According to city spokeswoman Nicole Clegg, the ban goes into effect at 10 p.m. Sunday and remains in effect until 6 a.m. Monday.

According to the city, vehicles left on the street during a ban will be towed at the owner's expense. There is a tow fee of $70, an impound fee of $35, a $30 ticket and all outstanding tickets must be paid. Vehicles not claimed within 24 hours will be charged a $24 storage fee per day.

Vehicles that violate the parking ban will be towed to the city's impound lot at the Ocean Gateway Marine Terminal, located at 40 Commercial St.

The city has released a list of areas people can park at no charge during the parking ban. They include:Deering Oaks - on the left hand side of Tennis Court Road onlyState Street gravel lot - abutting Deering OaksFitzpatrick Stadium parking lotHadlock Field parking lotAll Portland Public School lots except the lots at Reiche School which abuts the school and playgroundParking lot at Nathan Clifford SchoolParking lot on Munjoy Street, formerly known as the Adams School lotCutter Street lot (off the Eastern Prom)Beach Street lot accessible from Commercial Street (This lot is available after 8 P.M.)Lot across the street from the International Marine Terminal on Commercial Street (corner of Park and Commercial Streets)Dougherty FieldOn Peaks Island, parking is available at the Welch Street parking lot, the St. Christopher's Church parking lot, the Brackett Memorial Church parking lot and the CMP back lot at Island Avenue and City Point Road.

Vehicles can begin to park in these designated areas at 5:00 PM tonight. Vehicles must be moved from the city lots by 7:00 AM tomorrow morning.

The city also said a lot of parking garages in the area have reduced rates during parking bans. People interested in this option should check with individual garages for rates and hours.